Legal Jobs in Dedham

Our client is seeking a talented Funds Attorney to join their Boston office. Welcoming candidates at any level of experience who bring strong transactional skills, commercial acumen, and a passion for working on sophisticated fund finance matters. Our clients fund finance lawyers and professionals are widely recognized and engage with clients at the earliest stages of transactions to structure facilities that reflect current market conditions, investor relations considerations, and emerging legal developments.

Responsibilities:

• Advise financial institutions, private equity sponsors, and funds on a wide range of fund finance transactions.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate credit facilities, including subscription lines, NAV facilities, and hybrid structures.
• Conduct due diligence and review fund documentation in connection with financing transactions.
• Collaborate with investment funds, banking, and other practice groups to deliver integrated legal solutions.
• Provide strategic guidance that balances commercial objectives, market factors, and investor considerations.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in Massachusetts (or eligibility to waive in).
• Any level of experience in fund finance, banking, private equity, or related transactional practice.
• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to client service excellence.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with firm contribution.
• Generous paid time off and firm holidays.
• Professional development, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture within a globally recognized fund finance practice.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and business development track record to Louis Rosenthal ( ) or you can hit apply now.

QPWB, a multi-office national civil/commercial litigation and transactional practices law firm, is looking to expand its Boston, MA office. We are searching for attorneys with a portable book of business, with sufficient revenue to cover salary and overhead, who are capable of establishing and growing the office. This is a great opportunity for attorneys passionate about creating and/or maintaining a vibrant litigation career.

QPWB has proven its ability to build offices around successful attorneys and expand portfolios through national cross marketing collaboration. If you are passionate about the practice of law but less passionate about the “management” of the practice of law, we should talk. We understand the time drain that is required for the administrative and marketing activity required to keep your practice thriving. QPWB can provide the operational and backroom support to allow you more time to handle your legal matters and grow your business.

QPWB is the largest woman and minority owned law firm in the nation. Our culture supports creative entrepreneurs and we are dedicated to providing growth and career development opportunities. We understand that one size does not fit all and we afford a great deal of autonomy to our managing partners and practice group leaders.

QPWB is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Summary

The Legal Executive Assistant (LEA) serves as a key partner to attorneys, providing high-level administrative and operational support while managing day-to-day responsibilities. This role involves acting as an attorney’s right hand—screening, organizing, and prioritizing requests from both internal and external clients to ensure work flows efficiently and deadlines are met.

This position is ideal for a motivated self-starter with strong energy and independence who enjoys problem-solving, managing competing priorities, and contributing meaningfully to the success of a legal practice.

Essential Capabilities

• Demonstrates alignment with trusted advisor and proactive assistance principles.

• Maintains a polished, professional demeanor and exercises strict confidentiality in all interactions. Communicates effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.

• Exhibits exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and adherence to business writing standards.

• Maintains a consistently positive and professional attitude while collaborating across departments to solve business challenges. Demonstrates curiosity and a drive for continuous improvement.

• Remains open to feedback and flexible in adjusting performance or approach as needed.

Responsibilities

Client Service – Relationship Management

• Maintains open and consistent communication with teammates to ensure seamless support for assigned attorneys, including cross-training colleagues to maintain continuity of service during absences.

• Delivers high-quality service to internal and external clients with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset when handling communications and requests on behalf of attorneys.

• Acts as a gatekeeper by prioritizing competing demands and managing matters independently, confidentially, and efficiently through completion. Recommends process improvements to enhance workflow.

• Follows attorney-specific scheduling preferences to maximize efficiency, consolidating meetings, preparing materials, and confirming logistics in advance.

• Develops a deep understanding of assigned attorneys’ work styles and preferences, anticipating needs and moving tasks forward with minimal supervision.

• Builds strong familiarity with attorneys’ practices and clients, maintaining accurate client contacts and detailed matter information in firm systems.

• Keeps attorneys informed of upcoming commitments and priorities, following up as needed and maintaining awareness of recurring obligations such as boards or committees.

Billing Management

• Reconciles and processes expenses on a daily basis.

• Reviews calendars, inboxes, and expense platforms to properly classify business and personal expenses, allocating charges accurately and resolving outstanding items within required timeframes.

• Actively manages attorney timekeeping by drafting, reviewing, and editing diary entries based on knowledge of attorney activity and communications. Ensures compliance with billing best practices and deadlines.

• Collaborates closely with billing coordinators to review proformas, track edits, and finalize invoices for timely client delivery.

• Supports attorneys in meeting billing targets and year-end requirements.

Project Management

• Drafts, edits, and proofreads correspondence, presentations, and other documents, demonstrating strong technical and document production skills.

• Coordinates internal and external meetings with minimal direction, arranging logistics such as conference rooms, visitor access, video conferencing, and dial-in details.

• Manages attorney travel using online tools and agent assistance, monitoring itineraries to ensure smooth arrivals and departures. Maintains updated travel preferences and prepares contingency plans when needed.

• Encourages delegation of non-billable administrative tasks to allow attorneys to focus on legal work, including document handling, filings, notary services, and shipment coordination.

• Demonstrates advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, managing complex scheduling across multiple calendars, attorneys, clients, offices, and time zones.

• Oversees attorney inboxes by organizing, responding, and filing communications according to established preferences and document management systems.

Training and Professional Development

• Actively participates in team meetings, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

• Maintains strong proficiency in core applications and systems, following best practices and operational standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; experience with legal and billing software preferred.

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with attorneys, executives, staff, and clients.

• Prior experience supporting boards or senior committees is a plus.

• Demonstrates sound judgment, proactive problem-solving abilities, and strong decision-making skills.

Compensation and Total Rewards

This role is eligible for a discretionary performance-based bonus. Compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, geographic location, market data, and internal equity.

Why USAA?

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a SIU Investigator (mid-level). This is a desk position. Within defined guidelines and framework, protects USAA and our members from potential fraudulent claims by investigating questionable, suspect claims activity in compliance with state insurance fraud-related laws and regulations and policies and procedures. The candidate selected will have strong multi-line SIU Investigation experience.

This role is remote eligible. However, you must live in the assigned territory which is ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI, DE, MD or Washington DC. There may be occasional business travel.

What you'll do:

• Applies knowledge and understanding of fraud schemes and investigation strategies on any questionable or suspect first or third part claims.

• Participates in the development of fraud prevention strategies.

• Applies knowledge of P&C insurance industry products, services, and processes in investigating claims to include P&C insurance policy contracts, coverages and internal claims handling process and procedures.

• Applies knowledge of state laws and regulations pertaining to insurance fraud in investigating claims.

• Collects evidence of potential fraud through field or remote interviews and thorough searches of investigative databases, internal resources, Internet resources, public records, and forensic tools.

• Makes recommendations within defined authority guidelines.

• Prepares and presents detailed and comprehensive verbal and written investigative reports summarizing the results of the investigation and recommended outcome.

• Develops and maintains external relationships with industry, law enforcement and other contacts involved in fraud investigation, detection, and prevention.

• May serve as a resource team member on specific matters through demonstrated skill or training.

• Assists with the delivery of fraud awareness training initiatives in a defined environment.

• Handles CAT duty responsibilities as business requires.

• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

• 2+ years claims adjusting experience, or P&C SIU/Fraud Investigation experience OR 4+ years prior investigative law enforcement (to include military) or relevant fraud industry investigation experience.

• Proven investigatory skills.

• Experience obtaining statements from various parties to incidents, witnesses, and suspects.

• Ability to gather broad range of evidence and draw conclusions based on the objective details related to the applicability of fraud.

• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload, performing multiple tasks and devising solutions to problems.

• Familiarity with using computers and various software packages to enter and extract data for analysis from relevant data sources and systems.

• Knowledge of city, state and local regulations, legal concepts, understanding of contracts, case law, medical treatment, and medical terminology.

• SIU experience conducting low to complex P&C fraud investigations OR a combination of Insurance Claims and (Law Enforcement Investigations OR Military Investigations) experience.

• Strong background with multi-line SIU investigations

• Designations such as CFE, CIFI, SCLA, ACLS, FCLS, LPCS, AIC, CPCU, CCLS, or other.

• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner

Compensation range: The annualized range for this position is: $77,120 - $147,390. This is an hourly position.

USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, F-1, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).

Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Title: Estate Planning Attorney

Location: Boston, MA

Job Type: Full Time, On Site

Job Summary:

We are seeking an Estate Planning Associate Attorney who is knowledgeable, personable, and passionate about helping clients navigate important planning decisions. This attorney will play a key role in guiding clients through the estate planning process and building strong long-term relationships.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the state bar.
• 2–5 years of estate planning experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of wills, trusts, probate, and estate planning concepts.
• Experience using Wealth Counsel or similar estate planning software is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong client consultation and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly and confidently.
• Highly organized with strong time management and case management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a small team.
• Professional, approachable, and client-focused personality.

We are assisting our client, a prestigious Boston law firm, with their search for a patent prosecution associate with a life sciences background. In this role, you will draft patent applications, respond to office actions, coordinate with foreign counsel on international prosecution, conduct FTO analyses, conduct IP due diligence, provide support for patent litigation cases in district court and at the PTAB, and assist with IP agreements (including licenses and collaboration agreements).

The ideal candidate would have:

• 3-6 years of patent prosecution experience;
• A Ph.D. or Master’s degree in the biological sciences;
• JD from a T-20 law school or top 25% of a T-50 law school;
• USPTO registration;
• Massachusetts bar license

If you are interested in learning more about this position, please submit your resume in confidence and one of our dedicated associate recruiters will be in contact if you meet our qualifications. We will not disclose your identity or share your resume with our client until we have your express permission.

Job Description:

This role provides support to attorneys within the trusts and estates practice. The successful candidate will bring a minimum of five (5) years of recent experience in a comparable position. The paralegal must demonstrate strong organizational and case-management skills, the ability to support multiple attorneys at once, and the capacity to manage varied and competing priorities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing trust and estate administration matters for complex and taxable estates, including preparation and filing of Massachusetts probate forms.
• Assisting attorneys with the preparation of Massachusetts and federal estate tax returns and gift tax returns (familiarity with MassTaxConnect and GEMS software is a plus).
• Communicating directly with clients, fiduciaries, financial advisors, accountants, and other third parties (including requests for date-of-death valuations and appraisals, and correspondence with probate courts).
• Supporting attorneys with estate planning matters, including client intake, preparation of engagement letters, explanatory correspondence, and funding instructions.
• Drafting and proofreading related estate planning documents such as durable powers of attorney, health care proxies, living wills, HIPAA authorizations, and basic funding documents.
• Retrieving deeds from online registries and preparing deeds, trustee certificates, and homestead declarations in connection with estate planning.
• Maintaining calendars and tracking key deadlines, including probate filings, tax filing and payment deadlines for estates and trusts, and estate plan execution dates.

Qualifications:

• At least five (5) years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm, with a focus on estate planning and/or probate and trust administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent proofreading abilities, and close attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel), document management systems such as NetDocs, and working with PDF documents.
• Outstanding organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with clients, families, and advisors.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing processes and workflows.

Competitive benefits package, including comprehensive health insurance coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Premier international law firm seeks TWO Attorneys to work in their OGC office focusing on conflicts.

Positions require:

• a JD
• Knowledge of understanding ethic wall systems and compliance programs
• Understanding outside counsel guidelines
• Terms of engagement
• Advising on engagement letters, conflicts, waivers, ethics walls, preparing client responses

Salary ranges from $170-200K.

These are hybrid roles.

LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIATE (4+ YEARS) — BOSTON, MA

About the Firm

Our client, an AmLaw 100 law firm, advises business leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors on high-stakes deals, disputes, and regulatory matters across its core practice areas. With offices in major markets nationwide, the firm is known for sophisticated work, collaborative culture, and long-term client relationships.

The Opportunity

The Boston office is seeking an Associate with 4+ years of employment law experience to join its dynamic and growing team. This role offers the opportunity to handle sophisticated employment matters for employers across a broad range of industries, working closely with experienced partners on both litigation and advisory matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Litigating employment matters in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies

• Handling discrimination, wage and hour, non-compete, and breach of contract cases

• Advising employers on employment-related compliance and HR matters

• Drafting employment policies, agreements, and related documentation

• Conducting internal investigations

• Delivering employment-related compliance trainings

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of employment law experience

• Strong litigation experience in employment-related matters

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• JD from an accredited law school

• Admitted or eligible for admission in Massachusetts

Compensation

Salary range: $310,000 – $365,000, bonus eligible.

About Zerega Consulting

Zerega Consulting is a woman-owned and managed legal recruiting and consulting company. Founded in 2003, their boutique search firm caters to attorneys at all levels from managing partners to associates throughout the United States.

Greater Boston Legal Services seeks an attorney with 1 to 5 years of experience preferred, to work in the Housing Unit, focusing on enforcing and expanding the rights of homeless families to shelter.

Responsibilities: This is a Staff Attorney position that mainly involves representing clients who seek access to state shelter benefits, who face termination of shelter benefits, or those seeking accommodation of disability-related needs or other rights within the state shelter system. The Staff Attorney, supervised by a Senior Attorney and working as part of GBLS’s Shelter Team, will use individual cases to promote systemic change. The Staff Attorney will also work with Shelter Team advocates on implementing the settlement terms of a class action lawsuit, Garcia vs. DHCD, and may also participate in other homelessness prevention tasks, such as representation of families in eviction cases, advocating for homeless families seeking permanent affordable housing, and preservation, or access to, other housing benefits.

The position involves responsibility for client cases including interviews, factual investigation, research and analysis of law, development of written and oral legal arguments, negotiation with agency officials and staff, preparation for and handling of administrative, and court hearings. The position may also include legislative advocacy, policy advocacy, and supervising law students and volunteers.

Additionally, this position may also include some of the full range of activities of the Housing Unit, including support for tenants who live in public and subsidized housing, helping tenant organizations preserve affordable housing, impact litigation, and any other work of the Housing Unit. Should funding for this position change, the attorney may be required to assume work in a different area of law within GBLS.

Qualifications: Current or pending admission to the Massachusetts Bar is required. Experience in representing homeless families, housing law, and/or negotiation experience preferred. Applicants with written and oral fluency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, or another language spoken by GBLS’s clients, and attorneys with lived experience of displacement are encouraged to apply.

Salary is based on a union scale. For an attorney with one year of experience, starting salary is $77,500 and starting salary of $83,500 for an attorney with 5 years of experience, with additional annual increases based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement. GBLS offers a generous benefits package, retirement contribution, a student loan repayment assistance plan for eligible attorneys, and generous PTO leave.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample, each in a separate PDF file, to the Human Resources Department via e-mail at Please refer to Job Code: HU-ATT-(Shelter) when applying for this position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after March 24, 2026 until the position is filled.

At GBLS, we recognize our strength comes from the unique contributions of each team member. We invite candidates from all walks of life and backgrounds to apply.

Fantastic law firm seeks a mid-level Trust Administration and Estate Planning Legal Assistant for a full time, regular position with the firm. The position will pay approximately $80,000-90,000 (negotiable depending on experience), plus excellent benefits and bonus potential.

Duties:

•3+ years of trusts and estates secretarial experience in a law firm setting

•File probate pleadings and related court documents

McCarter & English LLP is seeking an IP Docketing Paralegal who will be based in our Boston, MA office. The salary range for this position is $70,000 – $95,000 annually, depending on experience. If you have the appropriate experience, we invite you to consider joining our team. Candidates who receive an offer of employment will be processed through a background check which will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. Please send your resume and cover letter to the attention of Christine Lydon, Esq., at

GENERAL SUMMARY

Maintains a historical record of service and filings. Computes and calendars corresponding due dates on computer system. Alerts Firm attorneys, patent agents and assistants of receipt of notices, and impending deadlines. Assists attorneys and secretaries with generating Docket Reports as necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Handle the daily maintenance and overall operation of the Firm's computerized docketing system including the docketing of all incoming mail from the USPTO, international patent offices, clients and international associates; docketing prosecution and interference due dates for all US patent

cases into the docketing system including USPTO and court filings dates; abandoning cases and entering data relating to cases transferred to and from the Firm

· Maintain the accuracy and integrity of all data entry including the data entry of new US and foreign, patent, interference and litigation case data; Maintain a high level of quality by reviewing all data entry on a daily basis

· Clear due dates on the docketing system on a daily basis per instruction from Attorneys/Assistants.

· Other duties as assigned

· No supervisory responsibilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

· 2 plus years US and foreign docketing experience required; computerized docketing experience required

· CPI & IP experience required

· Thorough knowledge of U.S. Patent and Trademark filing, prosecution and registration procedures.

· MS Office and Word Perfect experience required

· Type 50-75 WPM

· Must be able to exercise independence and good judgment; have excellent attention to detail; and maintain discretion with confidential and sensitive information.

· Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

· Must maintain a high quality work product, have the ability to schedule work to meet department deadlines and be able to perform job responsibilities under pressure efficiently, productively and in a professional manner

· High school graduate required; undergraduate degree preferred

Benefits (if FTE requirements met):

• Firm-Paid: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution.
• Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits: Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g. parental leave)

Additional Benefits:

• Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program
• Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program
• Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan
• Employee discounts through Working Advantage

Other Compensation:

• Eligibility for discretionary bonus.

McCarter & English, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Labor & Employment Associate – Boston

Our client is a top AmLaw 100 firm seeking a Labor & Employment Associate to join its Boston office. This role involves handling labor and employment matters across litigation and transactional work.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in Massachusetts and in good standing
• 5-7 years of experience
• Labor and employment law experience required; transactional experience also considered
• Excellent academic credentials required

About Us

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC is a boutique legal recruiting firm committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with top-tier law firms and in-house legal departments nationwide. With decades of experience and a personalized, relationship-driven approach, we take pride in understanding the unique needs of both our clients and candidates.

We are a proud member of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) and strictly adhere to the NALSC Code of Ethics. Marina Sirras, our founder, is a former President and Chairperson of the organization, reflecting our longstanding commitment to integrity and professionalism in legal recruiting.

To learn more about our team and services, please visit us at

About the Company

Our client is a distinguished Global Single-Family Office with over $10 billion in assets under management and a proven 25+ year track record of delivering exceptional long-term investment results. With deep sector expertise and a disciplined approach, the firm manages a diversified portfolio across private equity, venture capital, real estate, and alternative investments, combining institutional-grade rigor with the entrepreneurial agility to seize high-conviction opportunities. The organization operates with a high-caliber lean team, supported by substantial institutional infrastructure and capital resources. With ambitious growth plans for its U.S. platform, the firm offers a dynamic environment where talent can shape the investment strategy and drive portfolio outcomes.

Role Summary

The Senior Legal Counsel will be a core member of the U.S. investment platform, providing hands-on legal support across the full lifecycle of private equity and alternative investment transactions, as well as day-to-day corporate, governance, regulatory, and operational matters. The role works closely with senior leadership, investment professionals, and external advisors, and requires strong commercial judgment, decisiveness, and comfort operating in a lean, fast-moving environment.

This position is well-suited for a transaction-oriented legal professional with meaningful private equity deal experience who is seeking a long-term, growth-oriented in-house role with broad responsibility and autonomy. The Senior Legal Counsel is expected to independently own matters, balance legal risk with business objectives, and act as a pragmatic business partner to the U.S. investment and operating teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal partner for the U.S. platform, providing hands-on legal support across the full lifecycle of private equity and alternative investments, including structuring, execution, M&A transactions, and ongoing portfolio management
• Act as a corporate generalist supporting the day-to-day legal needs of the family office and its operating and investment entities
• Operate as an embedded business partner, driving legal matters to resolution, exercising sound commercial judgment, and providing clear, practical recommendations
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including investment, shareholder, operating, financing, commercial, and service agreements
• Support acquisitions, dispositions, co-investments, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and other complex transactions across multiple sectors
• Advise on corporate governance matters, entity structuring, and compliance matters for a U.S.-based organization operating across multiple states and internationally
• Provide legal guidance across a diverse portfolio of industries; experience with sectors such as gaming, oil & gas, manufacturing, software, technology, and real estate is viewed as a plus
• Manage and coordinate external counsel, including leading transaction workflows, overseeing deliverables, and ensuring cost-effective, high-quality legal execution
• Advise senior leadership on regulatory, compliance, and risk management matters relevant to a family office, private equity, and operating company environment
• Balance legal risk with commercial objectives by delivering practical, solutions-oriented advice in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment
• Where applicable, support the development and mentoring of legal or cross-functional team members and contribute to building scalable legal processes
• Remain flexible and open to travel as required in support of transactions and portfolio companies

Skills & Attributes

• Broad legal skillset with the ability to operate across complex transactions, corporate governance, regulatory considerations, and day-to-day operational matters
• Strong commercial judgment and business acumen, with the ability to assess risk, identify practical solutions, and provide clear recommendations that enable efficient decision making
• Transaction-oriented mindset, with comfort taking ownership of matters and driving them to resolution in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Ability to operate autonomously, while partnering closely with senior leadership, investment professionals, and external advisors
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism, with sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential matters
• Excellent negotiating, drafting, and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex legal issues for non-legal stakeholders
• Comfortable operating in a lean, high-performance, multi-sector environment with competing priorities and time-sensitive demands
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously without sacrificing quality or judgment
• Collaborative mindset with the credibility and confidence to engage effectively across investment and operating teams

Qualifications & Experience

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Approximately 5–10 years of legal experience, with a strong preference for private equity–focused transactional and M&A experience
• Background in a leading law firm and/or in-house environment
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex M&A and private investment transactions, including structuring, negotiation, and execution
• Experience operating as a corporate generalist, handling a broad range of legal matters across transactions, governance, regulatory, and commercial areas
• Exposure to multi-state U.S. operations and cross-border or international transactions
• Ability to operate independently in a lean environment, exercising sound judgment and ownership over matters from initiation through resolution
• Prior experience working closely with investment professionals, senior executives, or principals in a fast-paced, high-accountability setting
• Management or mentorship experience is a plus, but not required
• Licensed to practice in New York, Delaware, and/or Massachusetts is preferred.

Location

• Onsite role located in Boston, MA

Patent Attorney – Intellectual Property (Boston, MA)

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking an experienced Patent Attorney to join its Intellectual Property Practice Group in Boston, MA. This position also offers flexibility for remote work.

The firm is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply.

This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated intellectual property matters within a collaborative environment, advising innovative clients across a variety of industries.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
• Manage domestic and international patent prosecution matters
• Support patent prosecution activities before foreign patent offices
• Advise clients on patent strategy, portfolio development, and protection of intellectual property assets
• Collaborate with attorneys and technical specialists across the intellectual property practice
• Maintain strong client relationships while delivering high-quality legal services

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of patent prosecution experience
• Demonstrated experience drafting patent applications and prosecuting patents before the USPTO
• Experience coordinating with foreign counsel on international patent matters
• USPTO admission required
• Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field
• At least 3–5 years of law firm experience
• Strong academic credentials, analytical skills, and communication abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced technical degree
• Experience working with medical device technologies

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $150,000 – $210,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, the role may also be eligible for performance-based or discretionary compensation, depending on factors such as experience, performance, and qualifications.

What the Firm Offers

• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated intellectual property matters
• Flexible and remote working options
• Competitive compensation and benefits

Prominent national law firm is in need of a Public Finance Paralegal for the Boston office.

The Public Finance Paralegal will:

-Have 5+ years of relevant experience

-Draft various legal documents and correspondence including bond resolutions, offering statements, and closing documents

-Conduct legal research

-Organize due diligence materials and prepare closing binders

-Prepare UCC filing documents and state and federal tax

-Maintain databases

McCarter & English, LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant for our Trusts and Estates Practice Group in our Boston, MA office. The salary range for this position is $63,000 – $90,000 annually, depending on experience. Candidates who receive an offer of employment will be processed through a background check which will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. If you have relevant experience, we would like you to consider joining our team. Please send your resume and cover letter to Christine Lydon, Chief Human Resources Officer, at

Job responsibilities include performing responsible and confidential legal assistant work and routine administrative duties for attorneys.

• Must be a team player, organized and able to multi-task in an extremely fast paced environment
• Attend client meetings with attorneys (both on and off site) to witness client documents
• Transcribe legal correspondence, letters, and confidential memorandum
• Type a variety of legal documents from rough and oral drafts
• Answer telephone calls, transfer calls to the appropriate staff and take messages when necessary
• Prepare, maintain and confirm daily work calendars, and schedule meetings
• Assist with travel arrangements, internal correspondence, reimbursements for attorneys and paralegals
• Read, sort and ensure incoming mail is timely delivered; ensure outgoing mail is processed
• Process bills; proofs billing sheets.
• Review and and edit bills
• Maintain confidential and administrative files

Related Duties

• Assist other Attorneys and Legal Assistants within the Group and Office
• Proactively manage contacts in Outlook and Interaction

Minimum Qualifications

Training and Experience

• Three to five years of legal assistance experience. Must type a minimum of 70 words per minute.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skill

• Comprehensive knowledge of modern legal office practices and procedures
• Considerable knowledge of legal document preparation, legal terminology and court procedures
• Comprehensive knowledge of MS Word, MS Outlook, Excel, redline comparisons, BigHand (digital dictation)
• Considerable knowledge of effective proofreading
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Benefits (if FTE requirements met):

• Firm-Paid: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution.
• Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits: Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g. parental leave)

Additional Benefits:

• Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program
• Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program
• Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan
• Employee discounts through Working Advantage

Other Compensation:

• Eligibility for discretionary bonus.

McCarter & English, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Why USAA?

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a SIU Investigator (mid-level). This is a desk position. Within defined guidelines and framework, protects USAA and our members from potential fraudulent claims by investigating questionable, suspect claims activity in compliance with state insurance fraud-related laws and regulations and policies and procedures. The candidate selected will have strong multi-line SIU Investigation experience.

This role is remote eligible. However, you must live in the assigned territory which is ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI, DE, MD or Washington DC. There may be occasional business travel.

What you'll do:

• Applies knowledge and understanding of fraud schemes and investigation strategies on any questionable or suspect first or third part claims.

• Participates in the development of fraud prevention strategies.

• Applies knowledge of P&C insurance industry products, services, and processes in investigating claims to include P&C insurance policy contracts, coverages and internal claims handling process and procedures.

• Applies knowledge of state laws and regulations pertaining to insurance fraud in investigating claims.

• Collects evidence of potential fraud through field or remote interviews and thorough searches of investigative databases, internal resources, Internet resources, public records, and forensic tools.

• Makes recommendations within defined authority guidelines.

• Prepares and presents detailed and comprehensive verbal and written investigative reports summarizing the results of the investigation and recommended outcome.

• Develops and maintains external relationships with industry, law enforcement and other contacts involved in fraud investigation, detection, and prevention.

• May serve as a resource team member on specific matters through demonstrated skill or training.

• Assists with the delivery of fraud awareness training initiatives in a defined environment.

• Handles CAT duty responsibilities as business requires.

• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

• 2+ years claims adjusting experience, or P&C SIU/Fraud Investigation experience OR 4+ years prior investigative law enforcement (to include military) or relevant fraud industry investigation experience.

• Proven investigatory skills.

• Experience obtaining statements from various parties to incidents, witnesses, and suspects.

• Ability to gather broad range of evidence and draw conclusions based on the objective details related to the applicability of fraud.

• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload, performing multiple tasks and devising solutions to problems.

• Familiarity with using computers and various software packages to enter and extract data for analysis from relevant data sources and systems.

• Knowledge of city, state and local regulations, legal concepts, understanding of contracts, case law, medical treatment, and medical terminology.

• SIU experience conducting low to complex P&C fraud investigations OR a combination of Insurance Claims and (Law Enforcement Investigations OR Military Investigations) experience.

• Strong background with multi-line SIU investigations

• Designations such as CFE, CIFI, SCLA, ACLS, FCLS, LPCS, AIC, CPCU, CCLS, or other.

• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner

Compensation range: The annualized range for this position is: $77,120 - $147,390. This is an hourly position.

USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, F-1, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).

Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Why USAA?

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a SIU Investigator (mid-level). This is a desk position. Within defined guidelines and framework, protects USAA and our members from potential fraudulent claims by investigating questionable, suspect claims activity in compliance with state insurance fraud-related laws and regulations and policies and procedures. The candidate selected will have strong multi-line SIU Investigation experience.

This role is remote eligible. However, you must live in the assigned territory which is ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI, DE, MD or Washington DC. There may be occasional business travel.

What you'll do:

• Applies knowledge and understanding of fraud schemes and investigation strategies on any questionable or suspect first or third part claims.

• Participates in the development of fraud prevention strategies.

• Applies knowledge of P&C insurance industry products, services, and processes in investigating claims to include P&C insurance policy contracts, coverages and internal claims handling process and procedures.

• Applies knowledge of state laws and regulations pertaining to insurance fraud in investigating claims.

• Collects evidence of potential fraud through field or remote interviews and thorough searches of investigative databases, internal resources, Internet resources, public records, and forensic tools.

• Makes recommendations within defined authority guidelines.

• Prepares and presents detailed and comprehensive verbal and written investigative reports summarizing the results of the investigation and recommended outcome.

• Develops and maintains external relationships with industry, law enforcement and other contacts involved in fraud investigation, detection, and prevention.

• May serve as a resource team member on specific matters through demonstrated skill or training.

• Assists with the delivery of fraud awareness training initiatives in a defined environment.

• Handles CAT duty responsibilities as business requires.

• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

• 2+ years claims adjusting experience, or P&C SIU/Fraud Investigation experience OR 4+ years prior investigative law enforcement (to include military) or relevant fraud industry investigation experience.

• Proven investigatory skills.

• Experience obtaining statements from various parties to incidents, witnesses, and suspects.

• Ability to gather broad range of evidence and draw conclusions based on the objective details related to the applicability of fraud.

• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload, performing multiple tasks and devising solutions to problems.

• Familiarity with using computers and various software packages to enter and extract data for analysis from relevant data sources and systems.

• Knowledge of city, state and local regulations, legal concepts, understanding of contracts, case law, medical treatment, and medical terminology.

• SIU experience conducting low to complex P&C fraud investigations OR a combination of Insurance Claims and (Law Enforcement Investigations OR Military Investigations) experience.

• Strong background with multi-line SIU investigations

• Designations such as CFE, CIFI, SCLA, ACLS, FCLS, LPCS, AIC, CPCU, CCLS, or other.

• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner

Compensation range: The annualized range for this position is: $77,120 - $147,390. This is an hourly position.

USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, F-1, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).

Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

IP Patent Specialist – Global Law Firm | Boston or Washington DC

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced IP Patent Specialist to support its Intellectual Property team in Boston or Washington DC. This role focuses on U.S. and international patent prosecution and offers the opportunity to work with a collaborative team of attorneys and IP professionals across multiple jurisdictions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced patent professional who enjoys managing complex dockets, coordinating global filings, and working closely with attorneys, foreign associates, and clients.

Key Responsibilities

Patent Prosecution

• Manage and maintain patent prosecution dockets for both domestic and international matters, ensuring all statutory and non-statutory deadlines are met
• Prepare and file USPTO and PCT documents, including provisional and non-provisional applications, national stage filings, amendments, responses, declarations, statements of use, and issue fee payments
• Coordinate global prosecution activity with attorneys, patent agents, and foreign associates
• Prepare formal documents such as declarations, assignments, and powers of attorney
• Manage Information Disclosure Statements and maintain prior art tracking documents
• Coordinate sequence listings and drawings with external vendors
• Review issued patents for accuracy and support responses to USPTO notices and office actions

Administrative & Operational Support

• Maintain tracking documentation for global patent portfolios, including priority and related applications
• Review and submit IP-related invoices and USPTO deposit account fees
• Support client billing processes including estimates, budget tracking, and invoice queries
• Work closely with the billing team to apply fixed-fee patent prosecution schedules
• Assist with internal initiatives to improve IP team processes and workflows

About You

• 5+ years of patent prosecution support experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of USPTO and PCT filing procedures
• Experience managing patent dockets and coordinating international filings
• Excellent attention to detail and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Experience with biotechnology or pharmaceutical patent portfolios is highly desirable
• Billing or e-billing experience is a plus

This role is billable and requires accurate time entry and strong organizational skills.

If you’re an experienced patent professional looking to join a high-performing IP practice with global reach, we’d love to hear from you.